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| Granit Heritage Circut |
 Phone: 1-800-363-5515 / 1-819-583-5515
Fax: (819) 583-5555
E-mail: tourisme@cldgranit.qc.ca |
 La Maison du Granit proposes a route of discovery of an inheritance of rès of 150 years of history of the human and economic activity, bound to the presence of the grey granite in Mountains Ste-Cécile and St-Sebastien. This circuit crosses three villages which surround the Maison du Granit. He allows a vision of this whole territory marked by the exploitation of granite quarries with side of mountains and by development of the industry of the transformation of the stone, since 1895 until today.
The circuit is conceived to be crossed in a autonomous way, generally in automobile, but also adapts itself to the other means more adventurers as the bicycle or the walking. By means of a pamphlet and a map, the interested persons can stop in six granite pedestals marking the heights-places of the regional history. The map also identifies the place of factories, quarries, churches as well as all the places of use of the granite, the buildings and the landscapes to remarkable.
Address: MRC du Granit, Of Lac-Drolet, Ste-Cécile and St-Sébastien
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| Historic and patrimonial circut of Lambton |
Phone: (819) 583-3953
Fax: (819) 583-1467 |
 Come and relive the times of our ancestors. From May to November travel an historic circuit in Piopolis. Along your route seven panels will tell you about the holy zouaves who founded the village in 1871, teh steam boats and other curiosities.
Opening date: May to November
Rate: Free
Address: 403, rue Principal, Piopolis
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| Historic and patrimonial circut of Lambton |
Phone: 1-800-363-5515 / 1-819-583-5515
Fax: (819) 583-5555
E-mail: tourisme@cldgranit.qc.ca
Website: http://http://www.tourisme-megantic.com/ |
 This historic and patrimonial circuit, consisted of five ( 5 ) panels of interpretation is situated in the heart of the village in front of the church Saint-Vital and of the presbytery. It highlights remarkable moments of the history of Lambton. The reading of these texts transports us by the beginning of the colonization where majestic lake St-François was an element determining in the discovery of this municipality.
We also present it a portrait of the commercial life of formerly which characterizes well the environment of rich and prosperous life of this time. The circuit underlines the importance which we tuned to the school and religious life by means of the convent of the Sisters of the Charity of Quebec. T
he story of the parish Saint-Vital of Lambton is approached by insisting on the construction of its impressive church. Finally, the panel of interpretation on the tragic event of the big fire of August 22, 1905 demonstrates well to which point the life of formerly put in the test the courage and the tenacity of people of Lambton.
Address: In the middle of the town of Lambton
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| Pedestrian tour of Lac-Mégantic |
Phone: 1-800-363-5515
Fax: (819) 583-5555
E-mail: tourisme@cldgranit.qc.ca |
 The circuit " Tribute to the Scottish pioneers " invites you to rediscover a history insufficiently known, otherwise underestimated; that of the Scottish colonization of the region. This patrimonial circuit suggests you following the tracks of those who made the history of the region in a certain time.
These pioneers come diverse regions of the Scotland settled down in "Squatters" on the various lands of eastern Townships belonging to the British American Land Compagny (BALCO) to cultivate them and cultivate them. This way of becoming established was risked for them, because the owners could cross and demand their possessions.
In spite of often difficult living conditions, the perseverance of these Scottish pioneers favors gradually, during the years, the colonization of this culture within the region. Come to discover their story!
Address: MRC du Granit, Lac-Mégantic
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Road circuit around the lake Mégantic offering the access to the workshops of creation or exhibition of artists working in the sector of the visual arts. Open year round upon reservation. 
This circuit proposes you a pedestrian tour in the heart of the City of Lac-Mégantic. By means of this circuit, you will leave to the discovery of more than 150 years of history. The interpretation of places and patrimonial buildings will know how to reveal you the rich history of these various cultures which colonized the region.